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Top dog, no doubt

Marana man, trained canine help one another

Top dog, no doubt

Top dog, no doubt

Randy Metcalf/The Explorer, When out working in the field, John Cieslinski suits his dog Pepper up in his Top Dog work vest and leash. Even if it is a walk to the end of the driveway to get the paper or a long walk for exercise, the two are always together.

Top dog, no doubt

Top dog, no doubt

Randy Metcalf/The Explorer, Due to some ailments from multiple sclerosis, John Cieslinski has his dog Pepper retrieve hard-to-reach items such as clothes from the dryer. Pepper, a mix of German shepherd and rottweiler, takes each item out of the dryer and hands it to Cieslinski individually for him to then fold.

Top dog, no doubt

Top dog, no doubt

Randy Metcalf/The Explorer, Pepper can help his owner John Cieslinski with tasks such as picking up a dropped set of keys, above, or TV remote. Before each time Pepper goes to work, Cieslinski puts on the dog's uniform, consisting of a vest, harness and leash.

Top dog, no doubt

Top dog, no doubt

Randy Metcalf/The Explorer, Pepper can help his owner John Cieslinski with tasks such as picking up a dropped set of keys, above, or TV remote. Before each time Pepper goes to work, Cieslinski puts on the dog's uniform, consisting of a vest, harness and leash.

Top dog, no doubt

Top dog, no doubt

Randy Metcalf/The Explorer, John Cieslinski relaxes in his Northwest home with his 3-year-old dog Pepper. Through the program Top Dog, Pepper was trained to help Cieslinski with chores through his daily life where some of his actions are hindered by multiple sclerosis.

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